According to Tulsa World, a rebounding economy coupled with increased corporate profits is suddenly making business travel look better and better for 2011. Industry executives are so pumped, that they expect the boost to increase at least five percent this year when compared to 2010.
Among the factors helping things along is the newfound “resourcefulness” that travelers are expending in order to continue planning trips despite the forecast of higher fuel costs to get them there. Additionally, and perhaps interestingly enough, despite the fact that we are still in the midst of a downed economy, travel industry executives claim that travelers Read the Rest…

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At the 2011 North American International Auto Show, held in Detroit, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) representatives take us on a guided tour of the 2012 Audi A6.
Regarding this vehicle, KBB had the following to say:
On sale in America early next year, the Audi A6 is a mid-size four-door that fully embraces the automaker’s current approach to styling and technology. The end result is a package that combines exceptional mechanical and aerodynamic efficiency with outstanding creature comforts and safety. [source]

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With all of the electric, gas-electric, plug-in-hybrids, and other extended-range electric vehicles popping up everywhere, there is an equally increasing number of people who are becoming confused at how best to gauge the gauge. At one point, you could go to a dealership, look at the miles per gallon (MPG) that a particular vehicle got and make a somewhat informed decision as to whether or not that was going to be a vehicle that suited your needs.
No more.
With the introduction of gasoline and fossil-fuel diesel along with other kinds of fuel sources such as biodiesel, ethanol and electric energy, things Read the Rest…

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Debuting at the 2011 Detroit auto show last month was the Porsche 918 RSR. The following video by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) takes us a little closer to this vehicle so that we can have a better look. In the meantime, KBB had the following to say with regards to this classic car:
Porsche promised a spectacular reveal in Detroit and delivered nothing less with the world debut of its stunning Porsche 918 RSR Concept. A coupe-bodied “motor sports version” of the 918 Spyder Concept unveiled last March in Geneva, the 918 RSR variant marries its closed-form body configuration with hybrid Read the Rest…

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Get plenty of rest. Too often, people get caught up in trying to pack things last minute or are so anxious and worked up about where it is they’re traveling to the next day that they fail to get the proper amount of rest that they need. You never know what sorts of unexpected situations or mishaps you may have while traveling. For this reason, it pays to be as alert as possible, and this means getting your Zzzs the nights leading up to your departure date.
Pack wisely. Depending on where and how you are traveling, you will want to Read the Rest…

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What happens when you take a Volkswagen Bus and combine it with a vinyl record?
You get a Soundwagon.
Licensed by Volkswagen and made in Japan, the Soundwagon is the world’s smallest portable record player and is sure to grab attention. Currently, the record player is only available in Japan, and the record player is all-too-obviously modeled after the classic VW bus, delivering a double dose of nostalgia between playing vinyl records and being reminded of the 1970s.
Take a look at the video below for a little demonstration.
As for the quality of the sound, it’s as good as it gets with vinyl.
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